Comments: In March, 2007 I purchased a complete 1986 Larry Fritsch Negro League set for a few cards including Biz Mackey (and Buck O'Neil, Mule Suttles). For Mackey, it's a temporary placeholder until I can get my hands on a 1924-5 Aguilitas #871. I'm looking for a low grade example. Since I started looking two examples have been offered - a SGC 20 and a SGC 30 - both in 2012. However, I was unable to pull the trigger as the final hammer price was significant.

UPDATE: Once in awhile you get surprised in the hobby. On July 30th, 2017 I received a Private Message from another collector with whom I last corresponded in Aug, 2011. Before that exchange, I had pinged him a few times and asked him to keep in touch if he was ever willing to sell a very special card he posted on Net54 a couple years prior - an Aguilitas Mackey. The man was very patient with me and polite in every response back - "no, not interested in selling but keep in touch". Flash forward....I couldn't believe he had reached out to me. Perhaps, the card was finally available. Shortly thereafter we spoke by phone and had several great conversations about traveling, our hobby-baseball cards, and mutual friends. Of course, we also discussed the only career-contemporary card of the greatest of all Negro League catchers and mentor of the great Roy Campanella. I don't know if I've ever dealt with a more friendly person and I'm now happy to call him a friend. At one point I took a phone call from the car and pulled off I-55. Thank you N!!! I'm so happy to own this very special item and thrilled we came to a deal. Now, I need to reach out and see if I can get ahold of former Denver Broncos great Mr. Riley Odoms and see if I can learn more about his grandfather. Wouldn't that be cool?